More Changes: Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 25

Everything in my life was about to change. My father came back to make arrangements for my sister and I to live together in an apartment. I was happy to be on my own, however I would miss Aunt Fern and her family. They were my second family. They helped in easing my transition from […]

Traditional Jamaican Marriage Customs

A traditional wedding in Jamaica typically involved the whole village or community where the couple lived. Relatives of the couple and members of the community all had roles in preparing for the ceremony. Today, modern couples seek help from wedding consultants or planners, but in the past, planning responsibilities were taken on by those who […]

River Rafting On the Martha Brae River

Martha Brae River, near Montego Bay, offers an excursion for those looking to commune with nature; outdoor activities for all ages; and some exciting folklore to entertain those who visit. The river is located in Falmouth, Trelawney, and offers two main attractions—the thrill of bamboo rafting and the stunning Luminous Lagoon of Glistening Waters. The […]

Interview With Lewis K. Hanna, Co-Producer, of the Jamaican Movie The Rebel

This month we interview Lewis K. Hanna the co-producer, of the Jamaican movie the Rebel that is currently production. This month we interview Lewis K. Hanna the co-producer, of a the Jamaican movie the Rebel that is currently production. Lewis and his team hope to produce more films showing the many sides of Jamaica. Tell […]

Jammin’ In Jamaica: The Dub Mix

Around the explosive, political and musically transitional period of the late ’60s, America, Jamaica and England were affected by a new production technique that first reared its head in Jamaican studios. Special effects units like delays, echoes, and reverbs had gained popularity through producers like Osbourne (King Tubby) Ruddock, who owned a sound system and […]

Interview With Jamaican Dub Poet Malachi Smith

We interview Jamaican Dub Poet, Malachi Smith, and discuss his new biographical film. The “dub-u-mentary,” takes a look at how he emerged from a broken home, poverty, and personal and societal prejudices to discover and transform himself. Where in Jamaica are you from? How long have you lived in the USA? I was born in […]

Let’s Talk about this… CARIBBEAN DAY

Earl said: “Well, you see, mi have two bredda, one inna Toronto, the other dey a London, and mi dey a Miami. One of my brother married to a St.Kittian, di oda one married to a Bajan and fi mi wife is from Trinidad. All di brothers dem have children, and everyone gets along with […]